CAMILLA STOKES
Mrs. Emil Stokes, 75, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Camilla Shimek was born July 7, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Louis and Apolina Benishek Shimek. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal School and taught six years in Manitowoc County schools before her marriage. She was married to Emil Stokes July 14,
1910, at Manitowoc Rapids. They located on a farm near Branch and 52 years ago moved to the present farm on Menasha Avenue. Her husband died in 1959.
She was a past president of the Wisconsin American Gold Star Mothers Inc, having also been first and second vice president prior to being president. She was at her death flag-bearer of the state department. In addition, she was also president for five years of the local chapter of Gold Star Mothers, a chaplain two years and publicity chairman. She was also a volunteer worker
of the Park Lawn Assn., Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, Frank Stokes of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Herrman of Manitowoc, two brothers, Hugo Shimek of Manitowoc and Leo Shimek of Marinette; two sister, Mrs. Charles Kaderabek of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Luella Larson
of Manitowoc, six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Otto Stokes, was killed in World War II and a brother and grandson also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1964 P. 10
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Miss Camille(sic) Shimek and Mr. Emil Stokes, both popular and well known young people of Branch were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Tuesday at 11 am, Justice Falge tying the nuptial knot. The bride was attended by
the Misses Lydia Beneshek, Elsa Shimek and Tillie Cizek while the Messrs. Hugo Shimek, Fred Novak and Wenzel Beneshek acted as groomsmen. In the evening, a reception attended by a large number of guests. The young couple will reside one
half mile north of Branch where the groom has a fine farm. They have the well wishes of a large circle of friends.
The Reporter, Tues., June 22, 1910
Contributor: Judy Mahnke (49884587)
Mrs. Emil Stokes, 75, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Camilla Shimek was born July 7, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Louis and Apolina Benishek Shimek. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal School and taught six years in Manitowoc County schools before her marriage. She was married to Emil Stokes July 14,
1910, at Manitowoc Rapids. They located on a farm near Branch and 52 years ago moved to the present farm on Menasha Avenue. Her husband died in 1959.
She was a past president of the Wisconsin American Gold Star Mothers Inc, having also been first and second vice president prior to being president. She was at her death flag-bearer of the state department. In addition, she was also president for five years of the local chapter of Gold Star Mothers, a chaplain two years and publicity chairman. She was also a volunteer worker
of the Park Lawn Assn., Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, Frank Stokes of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Herrman of Manitowoc, two brothers, Hugo Shimek of Manitowoc and Leo Shimek of Marinette; two sister, Mrs. Charles Kaderabek of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Luella Larson
of Manitowoc, six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Otto Stokes, was killed in World War II and a brother and grandson also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1964 P. 10
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Miss Camille(sic) Shimek and Mr. Emil Stokes, both popular and well known young people of Branch were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Tuesday at 11 am, Justice Falge tying the nuptial knot. The bride was attended by
the Misses Lydia Beneshek, Elsa Shimek and Tillie Cizek while the Messrs. Hugo Shimek, Fred Novak and Wenzel Beneshek acted as groomsmen. In the evening, a reception attended by a large number of guests. The young couple will reside one
half mile north of Branch where the groom has a fine farm. They have the well wishes of a large circle of friends.
The Reporter, Tues., June 22, 1910
Contributor: Judy Mahnke (49884587)
CAMILLA STOKES
Mrs. Emil Stokes, 75, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Camilla Shimek was born July 7, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Louis and Apolina Benishek Shimek. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal School and taught six years in Manitowoc County schools before her marriage. She was married to Emil Stokes July 14,
1910, at Manitowoc Rapids. They located on a farm near Branch and 52 years ago moved to the present farm on Menasha Avenue. Her husband died in 1959.
She was a past president of the Wisconsin American Gold Star Mothers Inc, having also been first and second vice president prior to being president. She was at her death flag-bearer of the state department. In addition, she was also president for five years of the local chapter of Gold Star Mothers, a chaplain two years and publicity chairman. She was also a volunteer worker
of the Park Lawn Assn., Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, Frank Stokes of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Herrman of Manitowoc, two brothers, Hugo Shimek of Manitowoc and Leo Shimek of Marinette; two sister, Mrs. Charles Kaderabek of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Luella Larson
of Manitowoc, six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Otto Stokes, was killed in World War II and a brother and grandson also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1964 P. 10
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Miss Camille(sic) Shimek and Mr. Emil Stokes, both popular and well known young people of Branch were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Tuesday at 11 am, Justice Falge tying the nuptial knot. The bride was attended by
the Misses Lydia Beneshek, Elsa Shimek and Tillie Cizek while the Messrs. Hugo Shimek, Fred Novak and Wenzel Beneshek acted as groomsmen. In the evening, a reception attended by a large number of guests. The young couple will reside one
half mile north of Branch where the groom has a fine farm. They have the well wishes of a large circle of friends.
The Reporter, Tues., June 22, 1910
Contributor: Judy Mahnke (49884587)
Mrs. Emil Stokes, 75, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Camilla Shimek was born July 7, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Louis and Apolina Benishek Shimek. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal School and taught six years in Manitowoc County schools before her marriage. She was married to Emil Stokes July 14,
1910, at Manitowoc Rapids. They located on a farm near Branch and 52 years ago moved to the present farm on Menasha Avenue. Her husband died in 1959.
She was a past president of the Wisconsin American Gold Star Mothers Inc, having also been first and second vice president prior to being president. She was at her death flag-bearer of the state department. In addition, she was also president for five years of the local chapter of Gold Star Mothers, a chaplain two years and publicity chairman. She was also a volunteer worker
of the Park Lawn Assn., Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, Frank Stokes of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Herrman of Manitowoc, two brothers, Hugo Shimek of Manitowoc and Leo Shimek of Marinette; two sister, Mrs. Charles Kaderabek of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Luella Larson
of Manitowoc, six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Otto Stokes, was killed in World War II and a brother and grandson also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1964 P. 10
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Miss Camille(sic) Shimek and Mr. Emil Stokes, both popular and well known young people of Branch were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Tuesday at 11 am, Justice Falge tying the nuptial knot. The bride was attended by
the Misses Lydia Beneshek, Elsa Shimek and Tillie Cizek while the Messrs. Hugo Shimek, Fred Novak and Wenzel Beneshek acted as groomsmen. In the evening, a reception attended by a large number of guests. The young couple will reside one
half mile north of Branch where the groom has a fine farm. They have the well wishes of a large circle of friends.
The Reporter, Tues., June 22, 1910
Contributor: Judy Mahnke (49884587)
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